I would definitely get a firewall adjuster, quadrant, and keep the stock cable. It will make all the difference in driving the car. I have installed a few of these, and everyone loved the difference it made in the car.
Dave- I think they make a 26 spline 500. the tko 500 and tko 600 just have different gear ratios but everything else is the same from what I have researched.
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